Seventeen people have been arrested and a total of 195 charges have been laid representing 450 offences, police said.

Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis said: ''As part of Operation Crimson police have identified a crime family who are integral to the operation and structure of the Road Knights Gang. This is a family who appear to have made a substantial living from the proceeds of illegal activities.''

The drugs included Class A, B and C drug dealing charges and possession of firearms and cannabis cultivation charges.

Also seized was $38,000 in cash, large quantities of drugs including cannabis, BZPs and ecstasy analogues.

The total street value of the drugs taken during the operation is estimated at $160,000.